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    Former NASCAR mechanic built garage

    I lived in Alabama for 12 years. You are going to love the hot rod scene. I just went to that huge World Of Wheels Show in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago I think you will love having the Barber Motorsports Park really close. Lots of cool stuff going on there. Where you are living is cheap but...
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    Cutting Bicycle brake cables - Tool recommendations

    Park CN-1 or Felco C7 if you can find. Don't go cheap on your cutters. You get cleaner cuts with the more expensive cutters.
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    Jesse James "fixed" a no-start...with a file?

    I have known some of the guys who have worked at Austin Speed Shop. I can assure you there is no shade tree work coming out of that shop. They may use "old" style fixes but I can assure you it will be right. Draw filing heads and pouring gas into a old carb don't strike me as odd. I guess most...
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    Snap-on store has opened

    I used to travel alot for work. I was driven to the Canadain Snap On store by a customer. He knew I was going to be shocked to see a high end tool store in a mall. I was running a high end woodworking store along with a wholesale lumber buisiness. I think he wanted my feedback because his...
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    Powder coating a ratchet!

    Try duracoating. Go to gun forums or Pirate4x4(lots of info) Lots of guns are now duracoated. I think a desert tan ratchet would be cool.
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    So who makes Peak Oil?

    Ive never seen a Peak refinery so who's oil is relabeled? On the same note who makes oil filters for STP? I know WIX makes filters for other people. The STP is labeled made in USA. So is it a WIX?
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    Getting The Most From A 2 Car Garage....On A Budget

    Good job on the 2 car garage. I'm stuck in a 2 car and always like getting ideas for space savings. I love Austin and plan on going to the Lonestar Roundup every year if possible. I had a blast last year and would have loved to have bought the coupe at the swap meet. Keep us posted on the coupes...
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    a good way to spend about $18,000 with snap on

    I would have to back RSanter on his purchase. In the last couple of weeks I have returned tools to Snap On, MAC, and today Sears. Snap On swapped for exact tool. Mac returned same American made ratchet. Sears today made me take a Chinese (POS) Vise Grip. I told the salesman that I would like a...
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    Tool tattoos?

    I dont have any Tats but that Hazet tat is really cool. Like the Chevy one too. If I was going to get one it would be the wrench devil like the Matco tool box wrap from awhile back.
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    Work/Living Space, ways around zoning

    I travel for work. I have seen more people living in or above their shop than you would think. Lots of it out in open. Most industrial areas in the US the police have bigger problems than someone living in their shop. Extra set of eyes in crappy parts of town. I've seen every kind of small...
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    Return of The Mac

    I hear alot of Mac bashing on here.I have had better response to my my tool service issues than what I'm hearing on here. I have sent tools in twice in the last couple of months and recieved USA tools back(Bol1214wrench and VR17k ratchet). I have also had some Taiwan tools(Torx drivers)come...
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    I can't find a decent garden hose nozzle.

    My 89 year old dad borrows my Griots all the time we both think its the best. I like having a clean car in winter so I want a no leak nozzel. I pretty much buy all the old nozzels and sprinklers at garage sales. I'm always looking for better nozzel but Griots wins going away. Way better pressure...
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    Alabama Build

    Hey don't avoid Montgomery. Go to the cruise in on last Sat of month. Usually a good mix of rods and muscle cars. Lots of good guys with some unbelievable shops. I lived in Montgomery for 12 years. I still miss all the activities.You have to go to the air show at Maxwell. Really good show. If...
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    My Snap-on vs. Cornwell Customer Service Experience - is it typical?

    Snap On gets my praise for good service. Right before Christmas I called about some broken tools. Customer service rep was friendly and actually cared. Sent me a rebuild kit for a ratchet and a return tag for other broken tools. Got tools back pretty quick (3 weeks) right before Christmas. I...
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    72-year-old couple building a barn (garage/workshop)

    Re: 70 Yr old couple building a barn (garage/workshop) I used to go to Mountain View Ark for work. I think Ark is under appreciated for it beauty. I made some lifelong friends that live in that area. Funny thing is none from the area but all have similar love of quality work(woodworking and...
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    what sort of books do you read in your garage?

    I don't read in the garage but for Christmas got Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder(from wife),Throttle The Complete Collection(reprint from 1941), and some 1970's Hot Rod magazines. I would love to have a early History Of Snap On or other early tools. I have hardbacks of woodworking tools...
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    Stubby ratchet thread

    I have never seen one of those Palmsters but I have told my dad(who I consult) someone has to make a tool for under dash work. Do they still make the Snap On version? I have made small tools for that kind of stuff before.
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    Huge Sk socket ratchet set lot(vintage1/4'')

    I'm interested. Never bought anything on here but this is right up my alley. Looks like good usable tools. Are they still available? How do you want me to pay?
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    The real reason, it is made in China!/India

    There are things we make that China CAN'T make as good. Try Medicine,armaments,nanotechnology products, and nukes. Why do you think industrial espionage is such a problem. You wouldn't believe how much protection some of these companies need. Japan has the same problem. I worked for a large...
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    Wiss tin snips - now made in China

    I will always try to buy american tools if possible. Its a shame Wiss is now being made in China. Do we know if they moved all production over there? I have seen first hand how outsourcing effects small town USA. Best way to vote against this practice is just don't buy their products. I'm also a...
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